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Showing Up and Standing With: ULHR Honors Transgender Day of Visibility
On March 31, 2025, the Urban League of Hampton Roads Health Team joined over a dozen local organizations for the Transgender Day of Visibility event at the Southeastern Transgender Resource Center. The day brought together advocates, allies, and service providers in celebration of the transgender community, with a focus on connection, education, and empowerment.
Building Trust Through Access: ULHR Joins Fishing Point Community Health Day
On March 29, 2025, the Urban League of Hampton Roads Health Team joined Fishing Point Healthcare and several local partners to celebrate the opening of Fishing Point’s new location in downtown Newport News. The Fishing Point Community Health Day brought families, youth, and service providers together for a day of connection, care, and celebration.
Homeownership Workshop at NSU Sparks Student Interest and Next Steps
On March 24 and March 26, 2025, the Urban League of Hampton Roads hosted Homeownership Workshops at Norfolk State University, bringing essential housing knowledge to a group of eight engaged participants. Among them were five NSU students exploring the pathway to first-time homeownership.
ULHR Joins Career ConnectFest to Support Workforce Readiness in Portsmouth
On March 18, the Urban League of Hampton Roads participated in Career ConnectFest at Tidewater Community College’s Portsmouth Campus. Hosted by Portsmouth@Work, the event connected local job seekers with nearly 50 employers across a range of industries.
External News
ULHR Salute to Community Leaders Making a Difference
Leadership, Accomplishment, and the Power of Representation in Our Communities Across Virginia, Black professionals are making history—not just in boardrooms and classrooms, but in every space where leadership is needed. The recent recognition of Black leaders by...
Virginia Business: 2025 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: Clyde Clark Jr.
EVMS Pulse: Dr. Abuhamad honored by Urban League
VMA: Jeremy Bridges Honored at the ULHR MLK Celebration
Jeremy Bridges Honored at the ULHR MLK Celebration Shared by Virginia Maritime Association (via The VMA Connector)January 16, 2025 NORFOLK, VA | Jeremy Bridges, President & Chief Negotiator of the Hampton Roads Shipping Association (HRSA), was honored on...